1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1228 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | 500 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
